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US Attack Near Strait of Hormuz: War is at its peak in the Middle East. Tension has intensified between America and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The US Army has claimed to have destroyed 16 Iranian mine laying ships. US President Donald Trump said that if Iran laid mines in this important sea route, America would take military action to remember. This conflict may also affect the global oil market.
Trump claimed that the US military destroyed 16 Iranian minelayer ships. (Photo X/AP)
US Attack Near Strait of Hormuz: The war between America, Israel and Iran continues in the Middle East. Now this war is proving to be a loss-making deal for the American President. Because Iran is continuously launching strong and fast counter-attacks. Amidst the war, the Strait of Hormuz, considered the world’s most important sea line, has suddenly become the center of global tension. After Iran’s threat to close this strait, America has taken major military action. Trump has claimed that the US Army has attacked many Iranian naval bases. In this action, 10 Iranian mine laying ships have been completely destroyed. According to the US Central Command, a total of 16 Iranian minelayer ships have been destroyed during the operation. After this attack, tension has increased further in the Gulf region.
According to news agency AFP, the Trump administration has clearly warned that if Iran tries to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz or stop the movement of oil tankers, America will take unprecedented military action. The US Army has also released a video of the attack. In this, many Iranian ships can be seen being attacked with missiles and projectiles. This action is being said to be a part of America’s big military operation ‘Operation Epic Fury’. The objective of this operation is to weaken Iran’s naval capability.
US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/371unKYiJs
